Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak Announces Mayoral Campaign

Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak announces mayoral campaign

Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak announced that she is running to be the next mayor for the city Monday.

Lynn Hurtak running for Tampa Mayor, setting up progressive battle with Bill Carlson

Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak has officially filed for the 2027 race to replace term-limited incumbent Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. Hurtak’s announcement sets up a potential battle for the city’s progressive lane, as City Council colleague Bill Carlson is also expected to run. Hurtak currently represents the citywide District 3 on the Tampa City Council, meaning she has won a citywide contest before. “Tampeños are finally beginning to feel l…

Lynn Hurtak files to run for Tampa mayor

Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak has filed to run for mayor in the March 2, 2027 municipal election, according to the city’s campaign finance portal. Her filing makes her the first sitting council member to enter the open-seat race more than a year before voting. As of her initial report, Hurtak lists no monetary or in-kind contributions and no expenditures. The race remains in its early stage, with limited financial activity across the fie…

Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak files paperwork to join Tampa mayoral race

Tampa City Councilwoman outside the Fred B. Karl County Center in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 23, 2026. Voters can stop asking Lynn Hurtak if she's running for